Living in the USA, Canada, and Australia

Abstract

This chapter explores participants’ experiences in three countries through their narratives as well as statistical analyses. One of the most voiced, satisfied experience is coming out of the closet. The majority of the participants said that they were happy with their life now. They feel free, no longer hide their sexuality or gender identity, made new friends, love the country, and were freed from family strain. Yet, there are some notable differences in their responses, depending, for example, on their host country and LGBT subgroup. The differences are more clearly observed in their reporting of dissatisfied experiences. Some of the notable differences in participants’ experiences in racial stereotypes/prejudice, health insurance, as well as income are explored through participants’ narratives.